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Posted by Wallyhorse on Thu Apr 28 14:42:50 2016, in response to Re: (M) train during (L) tunnel closure, posted by Dupont Circle Station on Thu Apr 28 11:46:53 2016. My thinking takes into account two things:1. The shortage of cars that should be somewhat alleviated (but not all that much) when the R179s come in). 2. CBTC work on Queens Boulevard. By splitting the (M) as I would (with the (M) as it is now 19/5 and the (T) to 96th/2nd 24/7), it would reduce the need for trainsets during peak hours, and even more so if you need to also have the (G) run on QB so those riders can have a one-seat ride to Queens Plaza to switch to the (R) to Manhattan there (or the N/W at Queensboro Plaza I would make an option via a new OOS transfer) so Court Square is not overloaded. Even if that reduction is only 1-2 trainsets, that can make a big difference with the car shortage that will remain until the R211s come on board. Then there is the issue of CBTC work on Queens Boulevard that likely would otherwise most weekends force the (M) to 96th/2nd anyway (as there is really no other good place before 145 in the current setup to turn in Manhattan) since the (E) (F) and (R) all likely have to run in one direction on the same track at the same time. That is a big factor as well. That's also why I do the split M/T. No, I don't expect such riders on the UES to go to Bushwick or Jamaica, however, such riders from Bushwick, Jamaica and Carnarsie who currently take the (6) from either Canal on the (J), Broadway-Lafayette on the (M) or Union Square on the (L) (with the 4/5 as well in the latter case) who are looking for the UES (where many do work in the many high rises that already populate there and are only growing in number) would likely be more inclined to stay on the (T) I propose, especially they work in buildings between 60th-65th (where such a (T) would stop before crossing to the SAS) OR north of 65th Street and 3rd Avenue or points east. |
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